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Man Charged with Vehicle Theft in East End St. John's
A man has been charged after a vehicle was stolen in the east end of St. John's. RNC got a call yesterday about the stolen vehicle, which was located by officers several hours later. A 35-year-old man...
Apr 13, 2026
Work Begins Today on Roundabout at Airport Heights Intersection
The day has arrived for construction to begin on a roundabout on the route to St. John's International Airport. It will involve complete reconfiguration of the high-collision intersection on Portugal ...
Apr 13, 2026 A photo of construction work being completed at the intersection in question last year. (VOCM News)
Former Government's $153,000 Polling Expenditure Under Scrutiny
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is seeking answers about what it says is $153,000 in missing polling data requested by the former government under Andrew Furey. CTF Atlantic Director and General Cou...
Apr 12, 2026 Devin Drover, a lawyer and spokesperson for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (VOCM News)
Hubble's New Star: NL Scientist Awarded Fellowship
A Newfoundlander has been accepted into the NASA Hubble Fellowship Program. Dr. Anna O'Grady, a Kilbride native, is one of 24 astrophysicists accepted into the program - which provides three years of ...
Apr 12, 2026 (Photo credit: ESA/Hubble)
Stone Tool Discovery May Push Back Island's History by Millennia
Archaeologists are expected to explore a site this summer that could point to a possible Paleo-First Nations presence on the island that dates back much further than previously believed. Last fall a m...
Apr 12, 2026 Paleo-First Nations biface discovered on the Straight Shore (PAO)
Sport NL and Recreation NL Announce Provincial Partnership
Sport NL is partnering with Recreation NL for a number of initiatives throughout the province over the coming year. By combining their resources, both entities are hoping to better support athletes, c...
Apr 12, 2026
So-Called 'Super El Nino' Forming in Pacific Could Result in Colder Winter, More Sea Ice Off NL Next Winter
Some meteorologists are predicting a much more intense El Nino to form over the Pacific this year, causing higher sea surface temperatures across the central and eastern portion of the Pacific. The so...
Apr 12, 2026 Sea ice (VOCM News)
Health Canada Recalls Bissell Attachments Due to Burn Hazard
Health Canada is recalling some Bissell brand steam cleaner attachments because of a burn hazard. The Steam Shot and Omni Reach attachments can detach from the steam cleaners and expel hot water or st...
Apr 12, 2026 These are the types of accessories included in the Health Canada recall for Bissell Steam Shot and Omni Reach products due to a potential burn hazard. (via recall.bissell.com)
St. John's Women's Film Festival to Host Free Allan Hawco Movie
This coming Wednesday is National Film Day in Canada and the St. John's Women's Film Festival is hosting a free screening of the movie, "Midnight at the Paradise." The movie was directed by Vanessa Ma...
Apr 12, 2026
Military Presence in Makinsons Area for Training Exercise
People around the community of Makinsons may notice members of the military in the area today. About 40 army reservists will be training in the area this afternoon. They will be marching with their ri...
Apr 12, 2026 Canadian Reserves (Government of Canada)
